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Western Kentucky University
- 1906 College Heights Blvd
- Bowling Green, KY 42101
- OPEID College Code: 00200200
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- General Phone: (270) 745-0111
- President: Gary A. Ransdell
- Website: www.wku.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 19,258
- College Mascot: Hilltoppers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Western Kentucky University prepares students to be productive, engaged leaders in a global society.
It provides service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. WKU is responsible
for stewarding a high quality of life throughout its region.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wku.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,945 | 3,912 | 6,857 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,822 (96%) | 3,742 (96%) | 6,564 (96%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,335 (47%) | 1,786 (48%) | 3,121 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 130 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,829 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 34% | 82% | 25% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,055 | $3,157 | $2,408 | $4,177 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Number in Default | 224 | 173 | 145 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,005 | 3,750 | 2,957 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,416 | $5,952 | $5,316 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,470 | $14,400 | $12,732 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,694 | $5,296 | $5,044 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,510 | $13,648 | $12,760 |
| Out of State | $23,564 | $22,096 | $20,176 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,216 | $6,752 | $6,116 |
| Out of State | $16,270 | $15,200 | $13,532 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,216 | $6,752 | $6,116 |
| Out of State | $16,270 | $15,200 | $13,532 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,258 Undergraduate: 16,501 Graduate: 2,757
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,779 Female: 11,479
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,962 Female: 9,539
- Graduate Gender Male: 817 Female: 1,940
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,010 Part-Time: 5,248
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,251 Part-Time: 3,250
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 759 Part-Time: 1,998
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 552 | 3% |
| American Indian | 61 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,758 | 9% |
| Asian | 184 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 1% |
| White | 16,099 | 84% |
| Unknown | 348 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 724 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,945 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,554 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,718 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,098 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,108 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 826 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 945 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 319 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,893 | 2,088 | 805 |
| Faculty Status | 1,279 | 848 | 431 |
| Tenured Faculty | 351 | 351 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 304 | - | 304 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,152 | 729 | 423 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,148 | 725 | 423 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 114 | 111 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 595 | 498 | 97 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,032 | 750 | 282 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 420 | 347 | 73 |
| Skilled Crafts | 98 | 95 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 293 | 219 | 74 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,053 (674) | $62,981 (364) | $52,265 (310) |
| Professor | $81,361 (122) | $82,944 (89) | $77,092 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $64,275 (154) | $66,614 (94) | $60,609 (60) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,374 (250) | $54,842 (132) | $51,731 (118) |
| Instructor | $39,296 (132) | $39,870 (41) | $39,037 (91) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,452 (45) | $97,924 (26) | $87,333 (19) |
| Professor | $103,685 (22) | $105,551 (14) | $100,419 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $91,632 (17) | $98,235 (9) | $84,204 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,600 (1) | $75,600 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $58,186 (5) | $54,294 (2) | $60,780 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,205 (719) | $64,124 (390) | $53,374 (329) |
| Professor | $81,891 (144) | $83,408 (103) | $78,081 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $65,338 (171) | $67,817 (103) | $61,584 (68) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,408 (251) | $54,895 (133) | $51,731 (118) |
| Instructor | $39,599 (137) | $40,081 (43) | $39,378 (94) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,319,559 | $2,698,731 | $1,620,828 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 536 | 351 | 185 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 475 | 315 | 160 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 151 | 93 | 58 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Soccer | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 71 | 36 | 35 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $127,638 | $61,787 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $64,763 | $46,284 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 32% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 39% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 36% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 82 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 20 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 37 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 14 |
| Burglary | 68 | 54 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 7 |
| Burglary | 63 | 49 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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